Kamikaze_Badger Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 (edited) Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, law student, or do I claim to be. I do not have any current intentions to become one. I'm writing this for the common good, and using my basic knowledge to analyze software agreements. Many people out there believe that they are buying a game when they purchase it online or from a store. I would like to remove this rumor once and for all. Usually in the End User License Agreement, EULA for short, there will be a section or clause stating your rights to the usage of the software. How do you verify that it's a license? This is an example from the Microsoft DirectX SDK (December 2005) EULA: 3. Scope of License. The software is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. Microsoft reserves all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only allow you to use it in certain ways. You may not Edited December 22, 2005 by Kamikaze_Badger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo55 Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 I can't stress that you don't "own" the software, thx KB very informative, learned some things too I agree pin this one!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 most people already know this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 You would think, but that's not true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Camaro Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 most people already know this... 602577[/snapback] Most people don't even read these, but much know what it means. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 This is aimed at people who don't seem to understand what a software license is, how it works, what the various restrictions mean, etc. Also, there's been a lot of controversy over the Steam Subscription Agreement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 excellent post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 This is aimed at people who don't seem to understand what a software license is, how it works, what the various restrictions mean, etc. Also, there's been a lot of controversy over the Steam Subscription Agreement. 602588[/snapback] most ppl do understand this, KB. Whether they choose to follow it or ignore it, is another story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 Based on what I've seen with people, not many comprehend the term "license." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uber Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 i agree 100% KB this is a great post, i think that it will help people understand esactly what they are agreeing to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasto Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 Good Job KB, now we have a place to link to whenever anyone goes "Steam sucks, I bought the game and they won't let me do this because I am a 1337 5cr1p7 k1dd13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
galla2k4eva Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 Excellent post! Great jargon busting there KB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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